Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham accused Petroineos of ‘industrial vandalism’ amid plans to shut down the last oil refinery in Scotland.
Skye shooting accused ‘fully in control’ of his actions, court told
A man accused of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three others during a shooting spree on Skye was “fully in control” of his actions, a jury has been told.
Iga Swiatek given one-month ban in latest high-profile doping case to hit tennis
Tennis has been stunned by another doping case involving one of its most high-profile players after it was revealed Iga Swiatek has been given a one-month suspension. The Pole was ranked world number ...
Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK
An Olympic champion warned the UK has an “inactivity crisis” as he picked up an honour from Buckingham Palace for his work promoting cycling and walking across the country. Former professional cyclist ...
Typhoo Tea tumbles into administration after 120 years
The collapse follows several years of declining sales, mounting debts and even a break-in at its Wirral factory last year.
Dame Katherine Grainger elected chair of British Olympic Association
London 2012 rowing gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger has been elected chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA). The 49-year-old, who is also a four-time Olympic silver medallist, becomes ...
Woman felt ‘helpless’ during rape by rapper Slowthai, trial hears
The musician, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, is accused of raping the woman at a house party following a performance in Oxford.
Sam Prendergast picked again as Ireland fly-half for Australia clash
Sam Prendergast has been retained at fly-half for Ireland’s autumn finale against Australia. The 21-year-old, who made his maiden Test start in last weekend’s 52-17 win over Fiji, is selected ahead of ...
Man with links to Dorset wanted on recall to prison
A man with links to Dorset is wanted on recall to prison by police. Police are appealing for information to locate 61-year-old Peter Clement, from Truro, who is wanted on recall to prison. Clement, ...
Local government workers accept pay offer, says Unison
Local government workers have voted to accept a revised offer from council employers after strike action earlier in the autumn, Unison has said. The union said the deal paves the way for talks for ...
Claim made for £177m EuroMillions jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim the £177 million jackpot from Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw, which will make them the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time. The claim will now ...
Former Tory MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns joins Reform UK
The former Tory minister will run for the newly created role of Greater Lincolnshire Mayor in the May local elections.